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Bosch GTS 70-216: compact saw with 635 mm rip
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The GTS 70-216 is a compact Bosch Professional table saw for fitters, joiners and shopfitters who need to rip boards on site and carry the saw in one hand. The point of difference is how much it cuts for its size: Bosch claims the best cutting height in its class at 70 mm from a 216 mm blade, and a rip capacity of 635 mm, enough to rip most sheet material to cabinet widths.
- Blade
- 216 mm
- Power
- 1,850 W (voltage not stated)
- Max cut depth
- 70 mm
- Stand
- Not included
In its favour
- Listed 635 mm rip capacity, wide enough for many sheet cuts.
- Rack and pinion fence and an adjustable mitre guide, according to Bosch.
- Two Click and Clean dust ports, a push stick and a blade are included.
Good to know
- Voltage is not stated in the listing; make sure it is the 230 V UK version.
- No stand is included, so you need a bench or a stand bought separately.
Our take
Capacity and accuracy
Bosch quotes a 70 mm cutting height and 635 mm rip capacity. That covers 50 mm and 63 mm timber in one pass and lets you cut carcass sides and shelves from sheet material. A rack and pinion fence and an adjustable mitre guide are listed for precise cuts.
The motor is rated at 1,850 W. The listing does not state the voltage, so confirm you are getting the 230 V UK version.
Dust and box contents
Two Click and Clean dust connections are listed, which helps keep the workplace clean. The box includes the saw, an Optiline Wood 216 mm blade, a mitre guide, a push stick, a dust extraction adapter, a ring wrench, a guard with extraction, a profile rail, a hex key, a parallel guide and a box for storage.
The push stick is the key safety accessory for ripping narrow strips.
Portability and stand
Bosch says the saw can be carried with one hand. The listed weight is 22.3 kg, which is portable rather than light. No stand is included, so you will need a bench, trestles or a separate stand to set it at a safe working height.
Against the other table saws
The Evolution R255TBL+ cuts deeper at 85 mm and has a multi-material blade but does not state its rip width. The Bosch GTS 10 XC bundle is more powerful and comes with a stand but its listing gives no capacities. The Evolution Fury 5-S includes a stand and two blades. For a combined mitre and table saw, the Makita LH1040/2 and Bosch GTM 12 JL are options.
Verdict
Buy the GTS 70-216 if you want a compact, accurate table saw with a stated 635 mm rip and good dust collection for site and workshop work. If you need deeper cuts or multi-material blades, the Evolution R255TBL+ is the alternative, and buyers who want a stand in the box should consider the Bosch GTS 10 XC bundle.
Compared with alternatives in: Best site and bench table saws
Amazon listing title: Bosch Professional Table Saw GTS 70-216 with Cord (1850 W Motor, Cutting Height 70 mm, scouring Capacity 635 mm)